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In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health interviewed Latin@ poderos@s in Texas by asking one simple question: “What makes you poderos@?” Find out how each fierce poderos@ responded in this special blog series.

“My name is Patrick and I’m a poderoso on behalf of my immigration mixed status family, on behalf of my friends, and on behalf of those in the LGBTQ community who face similar fears every day. It is vital that we remember the immense contributions of immigrants to the very heart of this country, that we continue to give voice to our collective struggle — that we continue to come together to heal our hearts and mend our wounded spirits. My body, my heart, and my freedom is all I have to give as an organizer and activist for both immigrant and LGBTQ rights.”

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In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health interviewed Latin@ poderos@s in Texas by asking one simple question: “What makes you poderos@?” Find out how each fierce poderos@ responded in this special blog series.

My name is Angie and I am a poderos@ transgender Latin@. Currently, I live in the D.C. metro area, but for the past four months I have been working in Houston, Texas. I was born in Guatemala and came to the United States in 2001. I’m known for my work around my Latin@ immigrant transgender community; especially with my undocumented herman@s. I operate a referral agency called Angie Foundation, and my goal is to bring justice to my transgender community. I’m a worker and I focus a lot on our reproductive health, including access to transition-related treatments, educating my herman@s and on preventive aspects that help us move forward.”

Angie Ruiz is a Latin@ activist in Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas.

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health interviewed Latin@ poderos@s in Texas by asking one simple question: “What makes you poderos@?” Find out how each fierce poderos@ responded in this special blog series.

“My name is Alison Faith Young, and I am a poderos@ Latin@ in the state of Texas! Last semester, I encouraged young people to get out and vote. I’ve also directed The Vagina Monologues, with proceeds going to Mujeres Unidas. It’s important for me to reach out to young girls and answer their questions to the best of my ability regarding relationships and sexuality. I’m passionate about education for women and I want to continue reaching out to women and helping in some way with their ambitions, thoughts, and feelings.”